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Wingspan
:
Up to 1.7 metres (5 feet 7 inches). Females are larger than males who are typically 1.44 metres (4 feet 8.5 inches across.
Length
: 24-26 in.
Weight:
Male, 28 to 42 oz.
Female, 35 to 56 oz.
Breeding
:
Sexual Maturity:
2 to 3 years.
Breeding Season
: April to July
Fledging
:
45 to 50 days
Incubation
:
28 to 30 days.
Number of Eggs laid
:
1 to 3
Lifestyle
:
Pairs of life.
Courtship occurs annually.
Diet
:
Small mammals and birds, carrion,and fish.
Life Span
:
Usually 4 to 5 years, but individuals have lived to 26 years.
Red Kites
In Flight - on DVD
Red Kites in Flight at Gigrin Farm DVD (PAL) Length: 30 minutes
Sample:
red_kite_in_flight.mov
Cost: £14.00
Including postage to UK
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